At this point I'm just bummed to lose it this late in the season. Given the way they've looked in September I wouldn't have expected a much better showing in the playoffs than in 2008. Just would have been nice to take the division.

Now I'm just going to go Sunday to the final home game like I do every season, enjoy what might be AJ's last home game in a Sox uniform, and maybe, just maybe complete my perfect attendance record at 11-0.

I don't think it's his last game. I see a two-year deal being worked out while we figure out a future plan at catcher. His unpopularity with other teams also make it likely his other offers won't be that big of a list.